(WWJ)  There's some money available for qualifying Michigan workers whose income took a hit due to COVID-19. Announced on Monday, the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association has received a $2.5M grant from the Michigan Department of Treasury to continue to support restaurant and lodging industry workers who were financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Funds will be granted to individuals that can demonstrate need and proof of hospitality industry employment as of March 10, 2020.Payments of up to $500 will be granted to all approved applicants...…(WWJ)  There's some money available for qualifying Michigan workers whose income took a hit due to COVID-19. Announced on Monday, the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association has received a $2.5M grant from the Michigan Department of Treasury to continue to support restaurant and lodging industry workers who were financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Funds will be granted to individuals that can demonstrate need and proof of hospitality industry employment as of March 10, 2020.Payments of up to $500 will be granted to all approved applicants...WW…

This story originally published July 6, 2020. It was updated July 9 and July 24 at 1:50 p.m. EST. House lawmakers passed a $241 billion 2021 budget plan for the Department of Veterans Affairs, making VA the second-largest federal agency by budget, second only to the Pentagon.The House approved the 2021 budget plan in a 224-189 vote July 24. All 181 Republicans present voted for the bill and seven Democrats voted against it.  The appropriations bill continues a nearly two-decade series of major increases for VA's budget, and likely makes it one of the only federal...…This story originally published July 6, 2020. It was updated July 9 and July 24 at 1:50 p.m. EST. House lawmakers passed a $241 billion 2021 budget plan for the Department of Veterans Affairs, making VA the second-largest federal agency by budget, second only to the Pentagon.The House approved the 2021 budget plan in a 224-189 vote July 24. All 181 Republicans present voted for the bill and seven Democrats voted against it.  The appropriations bill continues a nearly two-decade series of major increases for VA's budget, and likely makes it one of the only federal...WW…

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- NYPD Terence Monahan tells 1010 WINS there are a lot of factors contributing to the uptick in gun violence across the city."We've mentioned bail reform, COVID releases, but just as important, if not more important, is the animosity towards police generated after the Floyd protests."According to Monahan, officers are hesitant to make arrests following the new law by the city council recently."They are fearful that they may be arrested if they take some proactive type enforcement," he said.After the anti-crime unit was disbanded, the chief sais authorities are...…NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- NYPD Terence Monahan tells 1010 WINS there are a lot of factors contributing to the uptick in gun violence across the city."We've mentioned bail reform, COVID releases, but just as important, if not more important, is the animosity towards police generated after the Floyd protests."According to Monahan, officers are hesitant to make arrests following the new law by the city council recently."They are fearful that they may be arrested if they take some proactive type enforcement," he said.After the anti-crime unit was disbanded, the chief sais authorities are...WW…

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio have imposed a curfew on New York City from 11 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday.Cuomo's office on Monday evening noted that the following essential workers and businesses are exempt from the curfew: The full text of the mayor's executive order declaring the curfew is below: “In New York City, I spoke with the mayor — there’s going to be a curfew in New York City that we think could be helpful,” Cuomo said during a radio interview Monday afternoon. “More importantly, there is going to be an increase in the...…NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio have imposed a curfew on New York City from 11 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday.Cuomo's office on Monday evening noted that the following essential workers and businesses are exempt from the curfew: The full text of the mayor's executive order declaring the curfew is below: “In New York City, I spoke with the mayor — there’s going to be a curfew in New York City that we think could be helpful,” Cuomo said during a radio interview Monday afternoon. “More importantly, there is going to be an increase in the...WW…

(WWJ) Does Michigan's state flag need an update?Republican State Representative Andrea Schroeder of Oakland County has introduced a that would create a commission to choose a new state flag, after submissions are summitted by people from across the state."I believe that Michigan has so much more to offer and is such a unique place that we really should have a flag reflect our history, or culture, and tell our story better," she told WWJ Newsradio 950's Dan Jenkins.READ:  Schroeder said there are 22 other states whose flags are also just the state seal on a blue background.Basically,...…(WWJ) Does Michigan's state flag need an update?Republican State Representative Andrea Schroeder of Oakland County has introduced a that would create a commission to choose a new state flag, after submissions are summitted by people from across the state."I believe that Michigan has so much more to offer and is such a unique place that we really should have a flag reflect our history, or culture, and tell our story better," she told WWJ Newsradio 950's Dan Jenkins.READ:  Schroeder said there are 22 other states whose flags are also just the state seal on a blue background.Basically,...WW…

(WWJ) A mutation of the novel coronavirus that's been causing a surge in cases in Brazil is confirmed to have made it to Michigan.That's according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service, which announced Thursday it has been notified of a case of the P.1 or Brazil variant of COVID-19 in a Bay County resident.The case was reported by commercial lab Quest, and MDHHS was notified March 31.The Bay County Health Department has been notified and is investigating the individual’s exposure history to attempt to identify the source of the infection. The county is also confirming...…(WWJ) A mutation of the novel coronavirus that's been causing a surge in cases in Brazil is confirmed to have made it to Michigan.That's according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service, which announced Thursday it has been notified of a case of the P.1 or Brazil variant of COVID-19 in a Bay County resident.The case was reported by commercial lab Quest, and MDHHS was notified March 31.The Bay County Health Department has been notified and is investigating the individual’s exposure history to attempt to identify the source of the infection. The county is also confirming...WW…

As her national profile rises to the point that she was played by Cecily Strong on Saturday Night Live this week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's local approval numbers are flagging.A new poll from EPIC-MRA of Lansing reveals that 52% of respondents gave Whitmer a positive job approval rating and 47% gave her a negative rating. Also, 49% said they had a favorable opinion of Whitmer, while 44% said they had an unfavorable opinion of her. Another 7% were undecided., "Gov. Gretchen Whitmer remains a popular leader, but her support has slipped over the last several months in what a pollster...…As her national profile rises to the point that she was played by Cecily Strong on Saturday Night Live this week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's local approval numbers are flagging.A new poll from EPIC-MRA of Lansing reveals that 52% of respondents gave Whitmer a positive job approval rating and 47% gave her a negative rating. Also, 49% said they had a favorable opinion of Whitmer, while 44% said they had an unfavorable opinion of her. Another 7% were undecided., "Gov. Gretchen Whitmer remains a popular leader, but her support has slipped over the last several months in what a pollster...WW…

CNN has been losing viewers since former President Trump left office at a record rate. The Atlanta-based cable news network dropped nearly half of its audience in key measurable stats since January following a brief post-Election Day spike, according to Nielsen Media Research.From Nov. 4 to Inauguration Day (Jan. 20), CNN averaged 2.5 million primetime viewers. But since President Biden took office, they've averaged only 1.6 million primetime viewers through March 15.CNN’s viewership during the 8-11 p.m. ET slot dropped 36% since Biden moved into the White House. Even more so, the...…CNN has been losing viewers since former President Trump left office at a record rate. The Atlanta-based cable news network dropped nearly half of its audience in key measurable stats since January following a brief post-Election Day spike, according to Nielsen Media Research.From Nov. 4 to Inauguration Day (Jan. 20), CNN averaged 2.5 million primetime viewers. But since President Biden took office, they've averaged only 1.6 million primetime viewers through March 15.CNN’s viewership during the 8-11 p.m. ET slot dropped 36% since Biden moved into the White House. Even more so, the...WW…

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